From the Editor
In our January/February issue of The Far East magazine, four of our stories feature COVID-19 and its consequences.
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Soup Joumou
Jean Pierre pleaded with me not to report this situation to the local Municipality, because most of the residents living there had visa problems…
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No longer a foreigner
Columban Fr Robert (Bob) Brennan was recently awarded an Honorary Korean Citizenship by the Korean Government in recognition of his services…
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Reflection - Finding God during our times of confinement
Fr Paul Glynn’s reflection on seeking God while living under COVID 19 restrictions.
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A priest on the street
Columban Fr Peter Woodruff, long time missionary in Lima, Peru, shares a memory of the people expressing their faith in a familiar way.
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The sound of music
How a remarkable Peruvian Columban is using music to engage with residents of a poor Lima neighbourhood.
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Returning to Mass in Wuhan
A reflection by a Catholic in Wuhan, who prefers to remain anonymous.
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Mission World - January/February 2021
During a recent on-line meeting of the Peru Support Group in Britain, Columban Fr Peter Hughes spoke on the theme, “The Pandemic and its impact…
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From the Director - Who knows what this year holds?
Who knows what this year holds? At these times I always remember a saying from one of the wise priests we had in the seminary. “We do not know…
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In memory of Fr Frank Ferrie
Columbans in Korea, Australia, New Zealand and other parts of the Columban world are mourning the sudden death of Fr Frank Ferrie on November…
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A heart for the poor
A Filipino Columban seminarian reflects on his experience in a tribal village in Pakistan.
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"Women taking care of each other" Workshop
Our Columban Mission Centre in Santiago, Chile, offered a virtual workshop to accompany these women which was based on faith, the body and emotions…
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Your Columban Legacy
Leave a gift to Columban Missionaries in your Will.
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Audio Playlist - The Far East - January/February 2021
Listen to all the articles in this edition of the Far East.
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